Test 5a
1. What a pity you and Stan quarreled about that girl. How I wish …………….. .
a. you didn't b. you haven't c. you hadn't d. you weren't
2. I wish you …………………. that.
a. don't b. not to c. wouldn't d. hadn't
3. He never comes to class …………………… .
a. in time b. on time c. timely d. at the time
4. All the patients suffering …………… bronchitis were given the same course of injection.
a. with b. on c. of d. from
5. They ………………. married for two years or so when Roy employed a very attractive Indian secretary in his Glasgow office.
a. only have been b. were only c. have only been d. had only been
6. The experiment was carried ………….. by a team of scientists from Florida.
a. out b. forward c. about d. up
7. Everything should go on as planned unless the weather …………. considerable worse.
a. will get b. got c. gets d. had got
8. The fire …………. due to faulty installation. But, for the time being, we cannot exclude the terrorist attack.
a. could start b. may have start c. should start d. might have started.
9. I noticed him while I ………….. dinner.
a. was cooking b. cooked c. had been cooking d. am cooking
10. The forecast says it won't rain but take an umbrella in case ………… .
a. it may b. it rained c. it will d. it does
11. Why don't you ask Alice? She ………….. the answer.
a. may have known b. will be knowing c. must to know d. may know
12. Even if you make too many mistakes, you ……….. a chance to correct them all.
a. will be given b. will be giving c. will give d. give
13. “How expensive was it?” “It …………. over $ 2000.”
a. had been costing b. cost c. had costed d. costed
14. We are all looking forward …….. you again soon.
a. to see b. to meeting c. to be meeting d. to have seen
15. He had the money to pay the bill by himself. So you …… him any money.
a. shouldn't give b. mustn't have given c. needn't have given d. didn't need give
16. She read the letter and ………. to pieces.
a. tore b. torn c. teared d. has teared
17. What? They're still not there. Well, they …………. their plans.
a. could change b. might change c. must have changed d. must have to change
18. As a small boy he was used to …………….. .
a. leaving in the garden alone b. be left in the garden c. leave alone in the garden
d. being left alone in the garden
19. Can you tell me when …………… John?
a. did you see b. you saw c. saw you d. had you seen
20. If he'd been thirsty he ………… some water.
a. would drink b. drank c. had drunk d. would have drunk
21. While cleaning the basement, I came ……….something I thought I had lost years ago.
a. into b. across c. up with d. round
22. They broke ……after having been together for 3 years.
a. in b. into c. off d. up
23. Bringing ……….children is a full-time job.
a. back b. up c. about d. along
24. Look ….. the title of the book in the library .
a. after b. over c. up d. out
25. I cried ….. .. of the film
a. at the end b. in the end c. at end d. on the end
26. I can't stand……………..to people who complain all the time.
a. listen b. I listen c. listening d. to have listened
27. The operation will cost you a fortune……………you've got private medical insurance.
a. as b. in case c. unless d. when
28. As soon as you …………… that you're doing I'd like a word with you please.
a. are finishing b. will finish c. will be finished
d. finish
29. ……………. time with the text, if you rush you will make mistakes.
a. waste b. take c. spend d. waste of
30. Come round between 8 and 9. We…………….. the mach on TV.
a. will watch b. will have watched c. will be watching
d. are to watch
31. Alex………………. in the accounts when I …………… advertising manager at the firm.
a. worked / become b. was working / became c. has been working / became d. had been working / became
32. She was always very popular …………. her pupils.
a. about b. with c. by d. of
33. Sheila Brown, …………… I have always admired, is giving a concert at Webley Hall.
a. which b. whose c. who d. what
34. The new computer system…………. next month
a. is be installed b. is being installed c. is been installed d. has been installed
35. Why……….. return the money?
a. did you not b. you did not c. you didn't d. didn't you
36. It's Anna's birthday some time …………. the middle of May, I think. Yes, it's her birthday ……….. 21st.
a. at /on b. in/on c. in/at d. at/ in
37. Jenny ……….. .. leave the hospital only 6 hours after the baby was born.
a. was able to b. can c. is able to d. may
38. The thief returned the old lady's money, because he had a guilty ………….
a. heart b. feeling c. conscience d. mind
39. I am sorry to …………. you but could I make a phone call?
a. trouble b. upset c. worry d. mind
40. I can still remember that day ……….. it was a long time ago.
a. however b. even though c. in spite d. nevertheless
41. The doctor gave me a ………..for an antibiotic.
a. receipt b. prescription c. injection d. recipe
42. He is so fat. He doesn't practice any sport. A typical coach ………..
a. potato b. tomato c. carrot d. cucumber
43. I need some ………..parts to fix my dishwasher.
a. spare b. additional c. leisure d. convenient
44. It's a good idea to ………..your essay before handing it in.
a. examine b. inspect c check d. try out
45. She seems to be suitable for the job. I think she is an obvious ………..
a. selection b. favourite c. choice d. preference
46. The audience ………..and clapped to show their delight.
a. shrugged b. cheered c. nodded d. sneezed
47. I had a long ………..with my boss about my career prospects.
a. gossip b. talk c. chat d. speech
48. Police are ………..fans without tickets to stay away.
a. claiming b. advising c. recommending d. suggesting
49. You don't have to ask Peter for help. I think I ………..be able to help you.
a. can b. could c. will d. can't
50. Leave any valuable items in your car out of ………..
a. sight b. site c. eye d. seeing
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